A loud, lively, unusual cymbal with very specific ride and bell playing functions.

The Paiste Mega Cup Chime delivers a full, bright, and metallic sound with a narrow range and clean mix. It has a fairly heavy, immediate feel with a clear, distorted ping over a warm, metallic bell sound. The Mega Cup Chime is also suited for strong color accents and various percussion effects.

Introduction: 2005Background: Paiste creates affordable effects cymbals with never before realized sound quality and professional appearance. Draws on over half a century experience of creating real sound in affordable cymbals. Transfer the Swiss principles concerning shape, structure and sound to modern German high-tech production. Strive for the successful realization of the hand manufacture achievements in modern, technical production.

Innovation: Transfer the Swiss principles concerning shape, structure and sound to modern German high-tech production

Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"

Quality: Mid-range with best quality/price relationship

Production: Modern, hi-tech production techniques

Applications: All volume settings. Live playing. Entire range of music styles

Users: Casual players, students. All players who want satisfying cymbal sound and function with musical feeling and authentic looks in their cymbals

ive had one of these things for YEARS.. all the writing has been played away. but its the most versatile instrument in my setup it caan do quiet pings, you can really lay into it. if you hit it on the edge its gonna ring for a long time but that could be what your looking for.. i wont play with out this on my set

I honestly didn't know what to expect when I bought this chime, but man am I glad I did! If your in a band where using the bell of your ride is key, this is perfect for you! It it basically is an over sized bell, and since its bigger, its A LOT louder, and to boot, it sounds good to, its very clean sound, but the edge does have a long ring to it so watch out. Also this thing is a tank, its really heavy, you have wicked problems if you can break it. For the price its awesome! Get one!